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Ataxia – Treatment of Ataxia

Ataxia is a disorder of the nervous system where the cerebellum is damaged which may affect the speech, eye movements, ability to swallow and walking. Although ataxia cannot be cured, we can try to ease the symptoms and improve the quality of life in those people suffering from ataxia. Adaptive devices can be used to help the patient be independent. Cane, walker, wheelchair, or a walker can be used by the patient.

Treatment for Ataxia

The treatment for ataxia includes:

Occupational Therapy

In this type of therapy the patient is helped in managing the house and work equally in a better way.

This includes wheelchair assessment and making the kitchen and other rooms in the house more practical for the patient.

1 response to Ataxia – Treatment of Ataxia

I AM OF 49 YEARS SUFFERING FROM RETINITIS PIGMENTOSA AND SINCE MANY YEARS I HAVE BEEN SUFFERING FROM ATAXIA DISORDER. IS IT THE COMPLICATION OF RP OR ITI IS THE DIFFERENT NERVOUS DISORDER.
KINDLY TELL ME THE PRECAUTION AND NATURAL SUPPLEMENTS FOR MAINTAINING MY ROUTINE.
THANKS